Constitution Vocabulary
PLEASE READ: Below are important vocabulary words that you will need to understand in order to pass the U.S. Constitution Test. Some of the words are important concepts or ideas while others will be helpful in understanding what the test question is asking. It is very important that you be able to understand these words as they are being used in the context of the question. Knowing the textbook definition is not enough. As you learn these words, practice using them in class participation, homework assignments, and any other appropriate situation.
Before the Constitution
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
monarch
During the Constitutional Convention
Constitution
Framers of the Constitution
delegate
Congress
3/5 Compromise
Great Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Constitutional Convention
branches of government
executive
legislative
judicial
Senate
House of Representatives
representation
Ratification of the Constitution
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
ratify
Bill of Rights
Federalist #47
The Constitution
federalism
amend
Congress
separation of powers
dual sovereignty
Preamble
“Elastic Clause”
impeach
veto
override
enforce
interpret
appoint
checks and balances
unconstitutional
Supreme Court
enumerated powers
reserved powers
Bill of Rights
search and seizure
warrant
bail
cruel and unusual punishment
trial by jury
Statute for Religious Freedom
PLEASE READ: Below are important vocabulary words that you will need to understand in order to pass the U.S. Constitution Test. Some of the words are important concepts or ideas while others will be helpful in understanding what the test question is asking. It is very important that you be able to understand these words as they are being used in the context of the question. Knowing the textbook definition is not enough. As you learn these words, practice using them in class participation, homework assignments, and any other appropriate situation.
Before the Constitution
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
monarch
During the Constitutional Convention
Constitution
Framers of the Constitution
delegate
Congress
3/5 Compromise
Great Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Constitutional Convention
branches of government
executive
legislative
judicial
Senate
House of Representatives
representation
Ratification of the Constitution
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
ratify
Bill of Rights
Federalist #47
The Constitution
federalism
amend
Congress
separation of powers
dual sovereignty
Preamble
“Elastic Clause”
impeach
veto
override
enforce
interpret
appoint
checks and balances
unconstitutional
Supreme Court
enumerated powers
reserved powers
Bill of Rights
search and seizure
warrant
bail
cruel and unusual punishment
trial by jury
Statute for Religious Freedom
